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This book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of pollinators and their vital role in ecosystems. It explores how pollinators, such as bees and other insects, interact with plants and help maintain biodiversity, food production, and ecological balance. Covering a wide range of topics, the book discusses the behavior, diversity, and ecological functions of pollinators in both wild and cultivated landscapes. It also highlights the effects of climate change, habitat shifts, and human interventions on pollinator populations. The content combines insights from bioecology, conservation, agriculture, and sustainable practices such as beekeeping, offering a multidisciplinary approach to pollinator research. This book is a valuable resource for ecologists, researchers, students, conservationists, and policymakers. It is essential for anyone interested in gaining knowledge on sustaining ecosystems through pollinator health and conservation.

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Dr. A. K. Chakravarthy was Principal Scientist and Head of the Division of Entomology and Nematology at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. With a career spanning several decades, he has been actively involved in teaching, research, and extension, leading numerous research projects and mentoring many postgraduate students. His expertise lies in entomology and natural history, with research interests extending to insects, birds, bats, rodents, and mammals. He is widely recognized for his interdisciplinary work linking insect science to broader ecological systems. Dr. Chakravarthy has authored several scientific books and numerous chapters and research papers. His edited volumes have received international recognition, with forewords contributed by eminent scientists from countries including Japan, the USA, Greece, and India. He holds advanced degrees in entomology and has received multiple awards for his contributions to science and education.  

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